Pennsylvania Department Of Public Welfare-Bureau Of Autism Services-Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP)
Pennsylvania Department Of Public Welfare-Bureau Of Autism Services-Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP)
Pennsylvania's Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) is a way for adults living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to get needed services. The services people who enroll in ACAP will receive are built upon each person's strengths and determined by each person's needs. The services are designed to help adults living with ASD be as independent as possible and be involved in community life. The services are also intended to improve social skills and help families and/or caregivers who support adults living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The Bureau of Autism Services is excited to announce ACAP is expanding and now accepting applications for Chester County! ACAP will serve 200 people who live in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster and Chester counties.
The Department of Public Welfare has contracted with Keystone Autism Services, an agency of Keystone Human Services, to operate the ACAP program. Keystone Autism Services and its network of providers will also be providing the services.
Eligibility
To be eligible for ACAP a person must:
- Be 21 years old or older;
- Be eligible for Medical Assistance;
- Have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD);
- Require an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) level of care, as determined by a physician;
- Be able to live in a community setting (such as the person's home or with other family members) safely without 16 hours or more per day of awake staffing and supervision;
- Not have behaviors that are dangerous to the person or others or that could cause harm to property;
- Live in Lancaster, Dauphin, Cumberland or Chester County;
- Not be enrolled in a Medical Assistance Managed Care Organization at the time of enrollment in ACAP; and
- Not be enrolled in a Medical Assistance home and community based waiver program at the time of enrollment in ACAP.
Assessment and Individual Service Plans
The strengths and needs of a person enrolled in ACAP will be assessed and used to develop an Individual Service Plan. The Individual Service Plan will include the services a person needs. A Supports Coordinator will help identify and arrange the needed services on the Individual Service Plan.
Examples of Services Provided by ACAP:
Supports Coordination
Physician Services
Dental Services
Behavioral Support Services
Respite
Habilitation - includes activities to help a person participate in his or her community
Supported Employment
Crisis Intervention
Assistive Technology
Family Counseling
DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS ALERT!! TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION or for additional information, please call 1-866-539-7689. If you need language assistance, it will be provided free of charge. Please note: Requests for applications will only be accepted by telephone.
For general information, you may also email the Bureau of Autism Services at
ACAP Program --
Bureau of Autism Services
Office of Developmental Programs
Department of Public Welfare
P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675